October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Brookfield Police Department is teaming up with The Center for Empowerment and Education, formerly the Women's Center of Greater Danbury, to stop the violence and bring awareness to the issue.  In an emergency, victims of Domestic Violence should call 911 immediately. Victims can also call the local 24 hour Hotline at 203-731-5206, the State 24 hour Hotline at 1-888-774-2900, the National 24 hour Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org.